Certified Addiction Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides a complete range of duties associated with addiction treatment services. The CAS counsels independently and service a wide variety of clients across Centennials ten counties. Services are provided using a secure telehealth platform.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interviews, reviews records and confers with other professional to evaluate condition and needs of clients
• Formulates programs for treatment and rehabilitation of clients
• Counsels clients individually and in group sessions to assist clients in overcoming alcohol and drug dependency
• Counsels family members to assist family in dealing with and providing support for the client
• Refers client to other support services as needed such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services and employment services
• Monitors condition of client to evaluate success of therapy, adapts treatment as needed
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical records consistent with Center standards
• Prepares documents for presentation in court and presents court testimony as needed
• Participates in minimum of 2 hours of clinical supervision per month
• Performs other job duties as assigned

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in related health sciences

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certified in the State of Colorado as a Certified Addiction Specialist

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work effectively and ethically with diverse clients
• Ability to work effectively using telehealth service delivery methods
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of community resources
• Demonstrate effective time management and ability to multi-task
• Basic computer literacy such as email communication, telehealth platforms and word processing
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed
• Ability to travel within the Center’s service area or to the other locations as needed